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First Homeless Shelter In 30 Years Open In Orland Park
Hope Covenant Church will serve as a shelter for the homeless every Tuesday night.
Man Killed By Cop Previously Pleaded Guilty To Murder: Sources
An Oak Lawn man fatally shot by a Bridgeview cop after pointing a BB gun had served time for murdering his wife, sources tell Patch.
Recreational Marijuana Tax Enacted In Homewood
Village of Homewood trustees agreed to enact a 3 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana beginning when the plant becomes legal in 2020.
D228 Teachers Union Authorizes Strike
A teacher's strike could be looming affecting Bremen, Oak Forest, Tinley Park and Hillcrest high schools.
Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week of Sept. 30
Patch has compiled a list of recently lost and found pets from around Will County.
Shooting Reported On I-80 Near Mokena: Police
No one was injured in the shooting, which happened Monday night, police said.
Tinley Man Led Cocaine Ring In Chicago, Suburbs: Feds
Darrin Pulphus is the leader of a drug trafficking ring that brings cocaine from Texas to Chicago, authorities have alleged in a complaint.
Dozens Will Be Laid Off By Nestle In Tinley Park
A recent notice indicates 37 employees who work at an industrial building on Northstar Court will be laid off before the end of the year.
Casino Planned For 175th And Halsted
A hospitality group hopes to submit an application to build a new casino and luxury hotel at the border of Homewood and East Hazel Crest.
How You Can Help Single Mom Who Suffered Stroke At 28 Years Old
Ashleigh Hitterman is unable to walk or talk after suffering a stroke during the summer. Her family needs help raising her 8-year-old son.
Mount Carmel Student Notches Top ACT Score
Aiden Rodgers scored a 36 on the ACT, an "incredible academic achievement."

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK

2-Story Entrance To Home That Backs Up To Huge Grassy Field
Find a formal dining room, pristine hardwood floors and a 3.5-car heated garage in this Tinley Park home going for less than half-a-million.

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• Retail Thefts At Target, Home Depot: Homewood Police Blotter
• Aggravated Battery, Medication Stolen: New Lenox Police Reports
• Three Employees Arrested After Compliance Checks In New Lenox
• Drug Possession, Domestic Battery: Lemont Arrests
• Rock Thrown Through Window Of Jimmy Jamm's Sweet Potato Cafe
• Teen Charged After Threats Against Rich East High School
• Man Choked Girlfriend '4 or 5 Times 'Til She Got The Point': Cops

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• Tentative Agreement Avoids Teachers Strike At D124 Schools
• Lemont Plans Recreational Cannabis Public Workshop Meeting
• Don't Feed The Coyotes: Orland Park Animal Control
• LW East Students Support Injured Hockey Player, GoFundMe Created
• Rosebud Restaurant Now Open In Lemont
• Jazz Legend Orbert Davis to be Recognized at PSC Foundation Gala
• College Fair At Marian Catholic To Feature More Than 100 Schools
• Mokena Miracles Seeks Holiday Season Nominations
• Cash Mob At Ellie's, Bring Receipts To The Blossom Boys: Bev Biz
• New And Improved North Street Unveiled In Downtown Tinley
• Students Volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Run to Support Custodian
• Blaze Pizza Closes After 4 Years, Done In Oak Lawn
• Fifth Third Bank Moves Across The Street In A Few Weeks
• Frankfort Man Receives Honorable Mention In Photo Contest
• R/S Automotive Reopens As Warren's Automotive
• 'Quirky' Homewood Featured In New Podcast, Video Series
• Moraine Valley Church Hosts Inaugural Class
• Students Earn National Merit Commendations At Mother McAuley

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of September 30
• Former Oak Lawn Fire Chief John McCastland Dies At 76

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